Planning

Digital Dash: Expressions of Interest

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Nov 2024 at 15:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for the "Digital Dash" programme, aimed at improving future employment prospects for young people aged 16-30, with a focus on those aged 16-24. This educational and training contract spans both North Paddington and Pimlico in London, with the term set to begin in April 2025, lasting one year with a potential extension to three years. Key dates include the engagement end date on 10 December 2024. The opportunity falls under the CPV classification of adult and other education services, including training services, and is in the planning stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those aimed at youth employment and digital skills. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, given the contract's focus on local engagement and mentoring from relevant employers. The structured programme offers a unique chance to contribute to local social and economic development through skills enhancement and mentorship, providing businesses with a platform to expand their services and engage with future potential employees. Interested parties should express their interest by contacting Kirsty Cook at Westminster City Council and registering on the e-tendering portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Dash: Expressions of Interest

Notice Description

Westminster City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest in delivering the Digital Dash as summarised below. Description: Digital Dash is a learning programme for young people (the age range is 16-30, but the focus is 16-24). Digital dash looks to improve the future employment prospects of its participants by teaching them new skills (digital and soft skills) and by connecting them with employers for mentoring and future opportunities. The programme assigns participant to teams and the teams compete to design a digital solution to a pressing local social, economic or environmental problem. Over the course of 12 weeks, the participants will progress through a structured curriculum. This will cover both digital skills and 'soft' skills. The learning from the curriculum will help the participants to design their digital solution and it will give them skills they can take to future employment and/or education. As they progress through the curriculum and as they design the solution, the participants will receive support from mentors. These mentors will be from relevant local employers. The mentors will support the participants with learning new skills and designing their digital solution. The mentors will also build relationships between employers and participants, with a view of this leading to future opportunities for the participants. This contract will cover the Dash for both North Paddington (this is Harrow Road, Westbourne, Queen's Park Wards) and Pimlico (this is Pimlico North and Pimlico South Wards). Although this is a shared contract, each area will have its own Dash. Length: The contract term is 1 Year (From April 2025), with a possible extension to 3 Years. The contract would be to deliver a dash for North Paddington and a dash for Pimlico within Year 1, with the possibility of repeating this for Years 2 and 3. Value: The total value of the contract is PS300,000. For Year 1, PS50,000 has been approved and we expect a further PS50,000 to be approved by 1 April. The funding for Years 2 and 3 has not been approved. Next Steps If you would like to express your interest in this opportunity, please email Kirsty Cook on kcook1@westminster.gov.uk. Please also register your organisation on our e-tendering portal (Jaggaer), link provided below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09fa100-7963-44ef-a2ba-aadbefa59f7b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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